Reference Number: XL249
Closing Date: 25th February 2026
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rate of Pay: Competitive
CV Life are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Education Development Officer to support the delivery of strategic priorities and enhance the quality of educational provision across the organisation.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes which improve learning experiences, strengthen school partnerships and raise attainment.
Essential Personal Attributes
* Ability to empathise with a diverse range of people of all ages and representations
* Ability to be positively persuasive and motivate individuals and teams
* Ability to communicate and grow partnerships with a range of agencies and people from diverse backgrounds/standings
* Adaptable and approachable
* Innovative thinker
* Outwardly enthusiastic and self-motivated
* Supportive qualities that will encourage young people in their pursuit of personal goals
Essential Qualifications
* Level 1 NGB coaching qualification
* First aid qualification
Essential Special Skills
* Coaching/counselling of young people
* Ability to manage a diverse range of people and groups of people
* Organisational, planning and administration skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Time management and prioritisation skills
* Report writing
Apply today and join our team
Job Description
Reporting to: Education & Community Development Manager
Responsible for: Senior Community & Sport Educator, Community & Sport Educators, Assistant Community & Sport Educators.
Scope
Coventry Sports Foundation and Culture Coventry are independent organisations who work collaboratively through CV Life, so that this Job Description as a CV Life document extends to cover the employment contracts held with either Culture Coventry Trust or Coventry Sports Foundation.
Overall purpose and objective of the role
To coordinate the organisation, development, and delivery of all aspects of educational programmes, festivals, community programmes, and competitions.
Main duties of the role:
* To develop and lead the co-ordination and delivery of all Education programmes, festivals and events.
* To manage the duties of the Senior Community & Sport Educators/Community & Sport Educators and associated administration tasks linked to these duties.
* To work in partnership with stakeholders and NGBs, to develop education and community programmes
* To contribute to, develop and deliver educational programmes, planning, co-ordinating and delivering in line with key performance indicators (KPI's).
* To coordinate community activities linked to education programmes
* To raise invoices and purchase orders where applicable.
* To always deliver coaching sessions in a manner consistent with sound coaching principles and the social objectives of the project, adhering to the project's unit and lesson plans.
* To coordinate the development and delivery of all associated marketing and communication platforms (including programme website and social media/ Twitter/Facebook etc.) in line with programme requirements as directed by the Community and Education Manager
* To be actively involved in Sports Development issues outside of coaching programmes, including events, meetings and activity promotion as directed by the Community & Education Manager
* To coordinate the planning, review and development of all new and existing education lesson plans and wider CV Life Development work programmes.
* To maintain all administrative records relating to coaching sessions, contacts and programme development, as directed by the Community and Education Manager
* To attend and support all project review and forward planning meetings.
* To set up and break down equipment as necessary for sessions, adhering to the correct procedures for the safe handling and storing of equipment.
* To ensure that adequate standards of Health & Safety considerations are maintained at all times, in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
* To contribute to the professional development and guidance of Sports Apprentices, Further Education and Work Placement students.
* To seek personal professional development by pursuing relevant experiences and appropriate qualifications
* To attend regular internal and external training days/CPD events, to improve subject knowledge.
This Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed and updated depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels.
Responsibilities for all employees
* To embrace and lead by example on the Company's key values of PRIDE, PASSION and PERFORMANCE or those that might at any time be subsequently re-defined.
* To support the Company's commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring awareness of the Company's Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practice Guidance, and to be vigilant, reporting any safeguarding concerns without delay.
* To undertake all duties and fully comply with all of the Company's general standards and those relating to the specific requirements of the role.
* To take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work, and to co-operate with health and safety matters to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
* To co-operate with managers and colleagues to ensure environmental responsibilities are complied with.
* To carry out tasks at a range of sites that are either operated or managed by the Companies / Trusts or where services are delivered by the Companies / Trusts
* To be involved in any aspects or opportunities for sharing of good practice, expertise and responsibilities within the Companies / Trusts. To generally help promote the work and public image of the Companies / Trusts, always maintaining high standards of customer service and personal appearance.
* To attend and fully engage with all internal training and development requirements and opportunities, and maintain such qualifications as required by the demands of the role.
* To interact positively with customers adopting a friendly and professional approach at all times.
* To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations when dealing with, maintaining, sharing and storing information.
* To undertake other duties as specified, which are appropriate to the qualifications, experience and general level of the post.
Person Specification
Essential Personal Attributes
* Ability to empathise with a diverse range of people of all ages and representations
* Ability to be positively persuasive and motivate individuals and teams
* Ability to communicate and grow partnerships with a range of agencies and people from diverse backgrounds/standings
* Adaptable and approachable
* Innovative thinker
* Outwardly enthusiastic and self-motivated
* Supportive qualities that will encourage young people in their pursuit of personal goals
Essential Knowledge and Experience
* Understanding of appropriate sporting based 'key values' as embraced within the Engage programme
* Working on community coaching programmes in multi sports based activities within schools
* Awareness of issues and challenges affecting disadvantaged communities and areas of recognised under representation
* Health & Safety
* IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
* Event/tournament organisation
Essential Qualifications
* Level 1 NGB coaching qualification
* First aid qualification
Essential Special Skills
* Coaching/counselling of young people
* Ability to manage a diverse range of people and groups of people
* Organisational, planning and administration skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Time management and prioritisation skills
* Report writing
Special Circumstances
* Ability to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
* Ability to travel between sites.
* Interest in working with underrepresented and disadvantaged community groups/individuals.
* Enhanced DBS Clearance
If you have any enquires, please contact our Human Resources Team by emailing
Benefits
* Great development opportunities
* FREE health and fitness membership* **
* FREE health and fitness membership for a family member or friend* **
* FREE uniform for applicable roles
* FREE training for applicable roles
* DISCOUNTS on various Centre activities*
* FREE entry to venues*
* Access to the full range of CV Life Employee Benefits & Discounts
(*not applicable to casual workers)
(**The two benefits combined can be worth £1000)
Learn more about our Employee Benefits
People from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds, disabled, deaf and neurodivergent people are under-represented in our workforce, so we particularly encourage applications from candidates in these groups.
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you.
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